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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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Smiling, senior Sophie Racy stands for a photo. Racy has competed as a member of the Speech and Debate team for 4 years, earning numerous medals along the way. “I think that these awards serve as a representation of the work I've put into the activity and I was given them because the people around me in the community see that” Racy said.
(Caption by Gregory Mayhew)

FEATURE: Racy-ing to the Top

Claire Heinritz, Reporter January 23, 2024

Summing up her outstanding work for four straight years, star debater Sophie Racy’s high school career comes to a close being nationally recognized with the NSDA’s degree of premier distinction. The...

Debate prepares Firebirds for Tournament of Champions

Debate prepares Firebirds for Tournament of Champions

Emma Holsclaw, Talon Co-Editor in Chief October 12, 2020

For the first time in school history, a Free State debate team is headed to the Tournament of Champions in April. Juniors Serena Rupp and John Marshall will join other top debate teams in the nation...

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